The God Box
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (994 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416909001 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is an unforgettable book on an extremely timely topic that strives to open minds on both ends of the spectrum.. Doesn’t the Bible forbid homosexuality? As Paul struggles with Manuel’s interpretation of the Bible, thoughts that Paul has long tried to bury begin to surface, and he finds himself re-examining his whole life. Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel—a young man who says he’s both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn’t think could coexist in one person
Amazing. I can't say enough! Owlmaiden I've read a lot of books about teenagers dealing with their sexuality, so it takes a lot to impress me. Congratulations, Alex Sanchez, this book blew me away. It also had me crying every chapter or so-that's how real and relatable it is. I read this book in two days-would have been one, if I hadn't started so late the first day. It is one of those books where you HAVE to know what's going to happen next. Great plot line, great characters-I can't say enough about the characters.I also can't say enough about how wonderful the love was . Coming From an Outsider KMG "The God Box" was about Paul (Pablo) and coming to terms with whether or not he's actually gay. The Christian belief (atleast in that small town) is that being gay is sinful, yet how can it be sinful if it's just a matter of falling in love?"The God Box" is loaded with challenges- Can you test god? Can you test your faith? Can you test what's in your heart and learn to be honest with yourself- regardless of what others think?Now, I titled this "coming from an outsider" because I'm just an avid reader. I am not gay, I'm not a teenager. Sensitive and Smart William Krick I like Alex Sanchez's writings, and this latest one is probably one of the best because it handles a difficult subject sensitively and yet with a great deal of knowledge but also with some great humor ("did I miss the small print" in reference to John 3:16). Using the "proof-texters" own weapons, Sanchez defeats them at every turn (not that they would ever admit defeat--the Pharisees never did, and the modern ones don't either). I think the story deals with issues that adults need to face as well--if you're a person of any faith, do
Visit Alex at AlexSanchez. His other books include Rainbow Boys and Getting It. Alex Sanchez is the author of the Lambda Award-winning So Hard to Say.
This book is a gift not just to teenagers, but to those who love and work with them." -- The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop and Primate, the Episcopal Church . An important, heartfelt book that deserves a wide readership." -- Michael Cart, editor of Love & Sex: Ten Stories of Truth"Alex Sanchez evokes the crucifying experience of adolescents wrestling with their sexual identity and their identity as Christians. "With candor, conviction, and compassion, Alex Sanchez dramatizes the plight of teens who struggle to balance their homosexuality and their deeply felt religious beliefs